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Should I Buy Used Books?

In what situations is it a good idea to purchase used books? Who should and should not purchase used books?



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by McKinley926
Jun 13 '01 Are you kidding?
Of course you should buy used books. IF the information inside is the same, then what is the difference? College students NEED to do this!... read full review
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by Bruguru

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Mar 13 '04 There's No Such Thing As a Used Book
Buy used books! The brain you save may be your own.... read full review
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by three_ster
Mar 27 '01 Should I Buy Used Books? --- The best deal ever
Get your books cheaper... read full review
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by Lisa_J
Apr 18 '01 Yes, you should buy used books! ~*~ Educator's Perspective
Second hand book purchases are a less expensive option for increasing classroom reading exposure, and for providing in home reading fun!... read full review
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by sumo_rhino
May 22 '01 Quest of the Out-of-Print Oracle: Part 1
Sometimes buying a used book is your only option to own a book you want.... read full review
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by captaind

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Apr 14 '07 Should I Buy Second Hand Books?... why am I even asking this question?!?!
Get your books cheaper and support local charities, and maybe even make a profit... sounds good to me!!... read full review
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by Lobstergirl
Nov 07 '01 Should I Buy Used Books?
If you're just trying to stimulate the economy, buying oil rigs and Jimmy Choo's is a lot more efficient.... read full review
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by Greatpilgrim

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Mar 20 '01 “The used bookstore is pulling me in…I can’t stop it…”
Used books are treasures; don’t let your preconceptions about them keep you from a wealth of cheap, wonderful books. ... read full review
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by JediKermit

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Apr 28 '01 If you've ever used a Library, you've read a Used Book...
There's nothing wrong with Used Books, and there are times that you can only find what you need in a Used Bookstore.... read full review
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by pantazis5
Sep 23 '01 Is this a trick question?
BUY USED BOOKS!!!... read full review
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by lambchops

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Jun 25 '01 Yes, yes, yes.
Discount books without discount quality.... read full review
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by scoobysnack00
May 23 '01 Have You Adopted Yours Lately?
There are many used books that lie in wait for someone to bring them home. To bring joy to the book's life and your own adopt a used book today.... read full review
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by annecal
Aug 01 '02 Use Me, Baby!
There are some things you should never buy used: condoms, tampons, food, tissues... There are some things you should buy used whenever possible, and books are one such thing.... read full review
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by sumo_rhino
May 22 '01 (Heart: A Memoir) Quest of the Out-of-Print Oracle: Part 2
Our boy-hero (from Part 1) discovers out-of-print books, but he can't review them because of Epinions' limited database.... read full review
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by dearladyb
Jun 23 '01 ~~Used and Free Books! YES YES~~
Yes, buy used books! The written word is a powerful thing that should never be passed by.... read full review
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